Key Highlights:
- The Large Cave Shrine is located southwest of the Lake’s Mural Cave in Chapter 4.
- Select the top-left, top-right and bottom symbols on the Stone Dais.
- The correct symbols unlock the room containing the Apostate’s Head.
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The Large Cave Shrine puzzle in Resident Evil 4 Remake requires Leon to select three symbols on the Stone Dais.
Select the top-left, top-right and bottom symbols shown in the solution video below. The order does not matter.
The video shows the three correct Stone Dais symbols and the complete Large Cave Shrine solution.
The locked door opens as soon as all three correct symbols are active. Enter the room and collect the Apostate’s Head.
Where Is the Large Cave Shrine?
The Large Cave Shrine is located southwest of the Mural Cave during Chapter 4. Leon can reach the area by boat after defeating Del Lago and receiving the Investigate the Two Locations objective.
The boat dock leads into a larger cave occupied by Ganados. Defeat or avoid the enemies while following the route towards the upper shrine area.
Climb the ladder near the end of the cave to reach the Stone Dais and the locked room containing the Apostate’s Head.
Where to Find the Three Large Cave Shrine Symbols
Three yellow markings around the shrine reveal which Stone Dais buttons Leon must press.
Several markings cover more than one surface. View each clue from the correct position to see the complete symbol.
First Symbol Location
The first yellow marking appears on the wall to the left of the ladder leading towards the Stone Dais.
The marking matches the top-left button on the Stone Dais.
Second Symbol Location
Turn away from the Stone Dais and look towards the stone pillars on the opposite side.
The yellow markings across the pillars combine into the symbol represented by the top-right button.
Third Symbol Location
Follow the left-hand wall away from the Stone Dais until you reach the final yellow marking.
The markings align to form the symbol represented by the bottom button.
Return to the Stone Dais and select the top-left, top-right and bottom symbols. The order does not affect the solution.
Why Can’t I Select the Diagonal Symbols on PC?
Keyboard players must hold two directional keys at the same time to select a diagonal button on the Stone Dais.
For example, hold the keys for up and left together to highlight the upper-left symbol. Pressing only one direction moves the selection to a vertical or horizontal button instead.
This behaviour can make the puzzle appear bugged because the diagonal symbol may light up briefly before the selection moves elsewhere. The puzzle is working correctly when both directional inputs are held together.
What Does the Large Cave Shrine Puzzle Unlock?
The Stone Dais unlocks the room containing the Apostate’s Head.
The Apostate’s Head is one of two key items required to obtain the Church Key Insignia. The other item is the Blasphemer’s Head from the Small Cave Shrine.
Leon must place both stone heads on the empty hands inside the Mural Cave. Completing the altar opens the compartment containing the Church Key Insignia.
The Church Key Insignia unlocks the Church and allows Leon to continue his search for Ashley.
